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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer with OPAL (Older People Active Lives) in Hawick

OPAL aims to maintain or increase the independence and well-being of older Eildon tenants in the Borders. Our dedicated, trained volunteers offer encouragement, companionship and support to engage in social, leisure and community activities.

Role Description :
We support Eildon tenants aged 60+ who are looking to re-connect socially either on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.

Overview: Providing support to deliver group activity for Eildon tenants aged 60+ experiencing loneliness and isolation.
Reporting to: Service Coordinator


Key Tasks:
• Assistance in the setting up and tidying away pre and post group/event
• Chatting to group members
• Helping to support activities
• In some cases taking the lead with activity delivery


Benefit to volunteer:
• Help older people in your community to stay connected and to be less socially isolated
• Help older adults in your community to remain active and independent and reduce their social isolation
• Personal development
• Making new friends
• Experience for work/college
• Contribute to the work of Eildon and Cyrenians


Time Commitment: Minimum 3 hours per month.
Disclosure: All volunteers require membership to the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme, this will be organised by Eildon (no fee).


Experience required

• Good listening skills
• Good communication skills
• Friendly personality
• Organisational skills
• Reliable
• Good time keeping
• Patience/Empathy
• Non-judgemental
• Respect confidentiality

Travel details

Teviot Court and Frank Scott Court, Hawick, Scottish Borders

Travel expenses

Travel and out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.

Support
Training details

All training relevant to the role will be provided by Cyrenians

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16